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Trenton H. Buchanan, D.M.D.
Thomas E. Dudney, D.M.D.
140 Village Street
Suite 203
Birmingham, AL 35242
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To schedule an appointment, just dial (205) 981-7775 or contact us using our convenient e-mail contact.
Oral Conscious Sedation
Relax! No, Really Relax!
Do you have a fear of going to the dentist? You are definitely not alone. A recent survey ranked going to the dentist #2 on most fearful activities behind public speaking. It's estimated that 85 million Americans are scared of the dentist, causing them to avoid needed dental treatment.
Now they're jeopardizing not only their dental state but their overall health status as well. If this sounds like you, we want to help. Whether you've been postponing a simple dental checkup or a brand-new smile, now is the time to take better care of yourself.
At Greystone Smile Design, we can make your dental experience more comfortable and relaxing with the use of oral conscious sedation. This type of sedation is defined as "an induced controlled state of depressed consciousness." In this state, patients maintain the ability to breathe independently and respond appropriately to physical stimulation and verbal commands. Oral Conscious Sedation is administered by taking pills that produce feelings of relaxation and drowsiness as well as provide a mild anesthetic to aid in pain control. Some degree of amnesia is common.
Sedation dentistry has changed the way many people feel about dental visits. With safe, effective medications, minimal sedation will relieve your anxiety, discomfort, and fear. To see if you are a candidate for oral conscious sedation, call (205) 981-7775 or email us today!